25-8403R_Authorization_to_Advertise.pdf

This Authorization to Advertise document, issued by Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division on behalf of the Public Utilities Department, approves the public advertisement of Request for Proposals 25-8403R for Biosolids Hauling Services. The solicitation seeks qualified contractors to provide transportation, dewatering where applicable, and disposal of biosolids from five wastewater facilities: North County Water Reclamation Facility (2,000 tons monthly), South County Water Reclamation Facility (1,791 tons monthly), Golden Gate Wastewater Treatment Plant (360,000 gallons monthly), Orange Tree Wastewater Treatment Plant (358,705 gallons monthly), and Northeast Service Area Interim Wastewater Treatment Plant (208,730 gallons monthly). Services will be provided Monday through Saturday from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding county holidays, with normal requests serviced within 48 hours and urgent requests within two hours. The submission deadline is May 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST via the online bidding system at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl. The County intends to award multiple contractors with separate awardees designated for non-dewatering and dewatering-required facilities under an initial five-year contract term with three optional five-year renewals, requiring 18 months' notice prior to expiration for non-renewal.

The solicitation is grant-funded and utilizes local vendor preference provisions. Historically, the County has spent approximately $3,700,000 annually for biosolids hauling services, though this figure may not be indicative of future purchasing patterns. Qualified proposers must possess all necessary federal, state, and local regulatory compliance capabilities including FDEP, EPA, and OSHA standards; furnish a Payment and Performance Bond equal to the contract term value; maintain Worker's Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate), and Automobile Liability coverage ($1,000,000 per occurrence); and be enrolled in E-Verify at submission. All proposals must remain valid for 180 days from submission. The document was authorized for advertisement on April 5, 2026, with required signatures from the Division Director, Project Manager, Procurement Strategist, and Grants Office.